CYO Basketball

Rules & Modifications

(Updated 5/17)

General Modifications All Grades

PLEASE consult modifications for your teams’ grade level

NCAA Rules (Girls) National Federation Rules (Boys) govern league play

COACHES: All Coaches should read and carry the CYO Rules & Modifications with them to all games. Coaches are also expected to make sure their team plays all their games, and make sure their scores are reported to CYO within 72 hours of their games.

• A Maximum of 2 coaches are allowed to be on the bench with the team.

o Only1coachispermittedtostandduringthegame,allothercoachesmustremainseated.

• All Coaches Must be at least 18 years of age and no longer a High School student.

• ALL Coaches MUST have attended the CYO Coaches Sanctioning Workshop

• All teams must submit a CYO Sportsmanship Ballot 48 hours after their season has ended

o ALLPlayoffboundteamsMUSTsubmitaSportsmanshipBallottoqualifyforanypostseasonplayoffs. (Sportsmanship Ballots are on the CYO website under forms.) www.cyons.org

EQUIPMENT: Home team is responsible for equipment - game ball, scorebook, clock, horn, etc. FORFEIT TIME: 15 minutes

BACKCOURT LINE: On courts shorter than 74 feet, it is recommended that the backcourt line be such that the front court measures as least 37-40 feet.

UNIFORMS: A Parish name must be displayed on the front of the uniform jersey. All uniforms must be in keeping with the standards of the sport (IDENTICAL shirts, shorts must be the same color and style). CYO allows a T-shirt to be worn under uniforms.

• Jerseys must have numbers on front and back (LEGAL NUMBERS (0-00- 1-5).

o Violation for illegal numbers will result in a technical foul, 2 shots and possession (per player that enters

game wearing an illegal number) as per NCAA and National Federation Rules. . (Also see CYO Uniform Violations policy)

SCORE BOOK: Both teams are required to use a scorebook. The Home Book will be the official book. Teams are required to print the FIRST & LAST NAMES & THE CORROSPONDING NUMBER of all participating players in the scorebook. Officials are required to PRINT their name in the scorebooks.

• All players should be listed in the scorebook in NUMERICAL order with BOTH their first and last names. Rule book penalties for player(s) not properly listed in the scorebook at the start of the game will still apply.

• NOTE: The game official is going to be expected to examine each scorebook. A technical foul will be issued for a violation. A maximum of two technical fouls will be assessed for failure to comply.

In playoffs, the home team (top of bracket) will be the official book.

Exception: The referee can designate the visitor’s book as the official home book.

 

OFFICIALS: When an official accepts a CYO Game, they are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to game time to do their pregame book and uniform checks (see uniform policy) and print their name in the scorebooks. They will also review court rules as well as read the No Tolerance Policy before ALL CYO Games.

Fees: Officials' fees for events/sports scheduled by CYO Long Island are paid by CYO directly. CYO will bill each Parish for their prorated share of official’s fees together when billing for team registration.

ROSTERS: Rosters are required in the CYO office with registration material

Each coach must have a copy of their current season CYO approved roster in their game book for all games. The opposing coach and the game officials have the right to ask to see this approved roster. Any failure to comply must be reported to the office. If there is no approved roster on file in the CYO office, or if the players in the game in question do not match the approved roster, the game will be forfeited by the offending team.

• INELIGIBLE PLAYERS: All games in which an ineligible player participated in will be forfeited.

o Teamwillbeeliminatedfromplayoffs.

o ThecoachwillbesubjecttothedisciplineactionsdeterminedbytheDisciplineCommitteeanddefinedin

CYO Policy & Procedures.

• PLAYERS:

o No player may participate in both Tyro/Senior and the 4th through 8th grade program in the same

program year.

o A player can only play on 1 parish team and be on 1 roster in a particular CYO “basketball” sport in the

same program year. (Exception: Boys High School Fall & Winter Programs)

PROTESTS

Protests may only be requested on misapplication of a playing rule or on player eligibility.

Protests for the misapplication of a Rule:

• Must be brought to the attention of the official and opposing coach AT THE TIME of the alleged infraction.

o ThePointofProtestTimeandGameSituationMustBeClearlyNotedintheHomeScorebook

o TheOfficialsMUSTsignthescorebook(signatureistoacknowledgeprotest,notanagreementofprotest) o TheGameresumesfrompointofprotestinterruptionaftertheprotestisrecorded

o TheProtestMUSTbereportedtoCYOthenextbusinessdaybytheProtestingCoach/Coordinator

o AProtestmayberescindedbytheprotestingteamattheendofthegame

JUDGEMENT CALLS MADE BY THE OFFICIAL ARE NOT PROTESTABLE

Protests on player eligibility (See Roster Section)

• Protests on player eligibility must be made directly to the CYO Office Compliance Department during the regular season and / or playoffs within 48 hours of the contest between the two teams involved to be heard.

For a protest to be heard, submit a letter to the CYO Office along with a protest fee of $ 100.00. All protests will be heard by the Athletic Committee. If the protest is upheld, the protest fee will be returned.

 

REPORTING SCORES / GAME RESULTS

It is the obligation of the coaches to report scores within 72 hours of the contest.

• Any game score not reported within 72 hours of contest will result in a double loss (0 – 0) for both teams and cannot be “appealed”.

• Scores can be reported on the CYO website; www.cyons.org “Coaches Corner” using Game # which appears on your schedule.

• Registered Coaches can ALSO access Coaches and assigned Officials contact information via “Coaches Corner” by Game #.

RESCHEDULES / TBA (TO BE ARRANGED) GAMES

There are only three reasons permitted for a game cancellation:

• Loss of facility

• A parish religious event

• Inclement weather making travel hazardous

If a scheduled game date is changed without CYO approval, both teams will receive a forfeit. Two forfeit losses will eliminate a team from playoff contention.

Any officially postponed game, or TBA should be rescheduled by the coaches within 2 weeks of becoming unscheduled and must be scheduled by the “last day to schedule unscheduled games” as listed on the CYO Program Schedule. Notify the CYO office for the assignment of officials

• It is the responsibility of both coaches to schedule their TBA games.

• If it becomes clear that an opposing coach is NOT cooperating in rescheduling a game, the Coach/

Coordinator MUST contact their CYO Recreation Specialist and advise them ASAP.

All situations MUST be reported to the CYO Office ASAP and by the “last day to schedule unscheduled (TBA) games” as listed on the CYO Program Schedule. Any Unscheduled (TBA) games may remain as “un-played” if not reported to CYO by the last day to schedule games as noted on the CYO Program Schedule.

In some circumstances CYO Office will determine proper procedure.

For Rescheduled Games: BOTH TEAMS COORDINATORS’ MUST contact the CYO office to verify the new date/time/site. CYO will then schedule the game in the appropriate venue and assign official(s) accordingly.

Unscheduled/TBA games must be scheduled by the date as listed on the CYO Program Schedule. Unscheduled Game Codes: Games Dated 1/1 or 1/2 on your CYO schedule are TBAs

 

PLAYOFFS

Playoff dates, times, and locations are a direct result of the gym time provided by participating parishes.

The CYO Playoff Schematic is published on the CYO website www.cyons.org under Scores & Schedules

The CYO Playoff schematic is only subject to change by the CYO office if a facility is lost, or inclement weather makes travel hazardous.

All parish religious events MUST be identified to CYO prior to the schematic being published.

(See CYO Program Schedule for playoff and championship dates)

NOTE: The “Home” team in playoffs is team listed on top of bracket.

PLAYOFF DETERMINATIONS:

SEEDINGS are determined by:

-Wins

-Percentage of completed schedule (90 % minimum to qualify; ((9/10 games, 11/12 games minimum)) with a completed schedule superseding 90% schedule played)

-Head to Head

-If the above are equal, seeding will be determined by a coin toss.

Exception: In the event of a tie for the final playoff position, where head to head does not produce a clear determination, (teams split in regular season) an out-of- bracket playoff game(s) will be played to determine who will enter the playoffs in the final position.

In the event of a tie involving 3 or more teams, CYO Office will determine proper procedure.

PLAYOFF DISQUALIFICATION:

• Two forfeit losses will eliminate a team from playoff contention. • Violating the CYO Mercy Rule.

MERCY RULE: The Discipline Committee will eliminate any team from the playoffs for 3 wins or more with a final game score differential that meets or exceeds:

8th Grade and High School level - 35 points 7th Grade – 30 points

5th and 6th Grades – 25 points

THESE ELIMINATIONS MAY NOT BE APPEALED!

DROP BACK RULE: Teams are required to adhere to the CYO Drop Back Rule, if they are leading by:

8th Grade & High School level – 25 or more points 7th Grade - 20 or more points

5th & 6th Grade - 15 or more points

3rd & 4th Grade – 10 or more points

• Rule is in effect for all CYO Games (regular season, playoff, & championships)

• NO Full court press may be employed.

• The team in the lead must fall back inside the 3 point line. If there is no 3 point line, teams should fall back to the

top of their defensive key.

• There can be no double-teaming anywhere on the court by the leading team.

Violations will result in a technical foul on the coach. Two free throws and ball possession at mid-court to be awarded to the offended team. Man-to-Man defense is recommended

 

5th– 8th Grade Girls & Boys “A” Leagues:

All teams with at least a .500 record (w/completion of 90% of their games or better) will qualify for playoffs. Top 4 Teams will qualify if division consists of only one league (w/completion of 90% of their games or better)

5th– 8th Grade, Girls & Boys “B” & “C” Leagues

Top 3 Teams in each league will qualify for playoffs (w/completion of 90% of their games or better)

Top 4 Teams will qualify if division consists of only one league (w/completion of 90% of their games or better) High School Boys and Girls Fall Season

Boys Leagues – All “A” Division - Top 2 teams in each league will advance to playoffs (w/ completion of 90% of their games or better)

Girls Leagues – In “A” divisions, all teams with at least 5 wins, (w/ completion of 90% of their games or better) will qualify for playoffs.

Top 2 teams in “B” will advance to the playoffs (w/ completion of 90% of their games or better)

Top 4 Teams will qualify if division consists of only one league (w/completion of 90% of their games or better) High School Boys Winter Season

Leagues Are “B” & “C” Division - Top 2 teams in each league will advance to the playoffs No School Basketball Players permitted to participate at any time in this league

Top 4 Teams will qualify only if division consists of only one league (w/completion of 90% of their games or better

 

Individual Grade Rules & Modifications

 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Modifications

10 Game Season (no playoffs) One official assigned to each game.

Game ball circumference: 27.75 inches – 28.00 inches

10-second backcourt rule in effect (Girls & Boys)

Free throw line is 12 feet from the face of the backboard, 3 feet in from the normal line.

Four 7 minute quarters – 5 minute halftime. (No overtime)

 Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second (per game)

Scoring: In an effort to properly evaluate 4th grade teams for future placement in the 5th grade

be reported to the CYO office as per the “Reporting Scores” section of these rules/modifications.

Tie scores will stand (no overtime)

Score clocks will be set back to zero after each quarter

4th Grade Coaches are required to keep game scores in the scorebook and report them to CYO within 72 hours of contest. No Playoffs/League Awards

Team Sportsmanship Awards will be issued

• Man-to-man defense will be played the entire game.

o Defensivecoverageassignmentsmayswitchatanytimeaslongasdefendersareattemptingtoplayman-

to-man defense.

The first violation will result in a warning, and subsequent violations will result in a Technical. This is an officials’ judgment call.

No pressing in the backcourt at any time regardless of the score. Front court change of possession forces the team now on defense to drop back to the key or 3 point line to pick up their man. Violations are administered as a turnover. Defenders must start man-to-man play as their opponents cross the half court line.

When a group of offensive players (two or more) remove themselves from the offense (clear out), no defender will be forced to play defense on them until they clearly join the offensive play.

Anytime that play stops in the last minute of the game in both the fourth quarter and overtime(s), (including a made basket) the clock will NOT re-start until the ball has crossed the center court line. The ten-second rule is still in effect.

• If the Offensive Team inbounds the ball on their offensive side, the clock will start when it is touched by an offense (or defensive) player.

• In the last minute of play and in last minute of play in regulation or overtime IF there is a change of possession without an inbound play or made basket, the clock will continue to run. (Clock does not stop in a change of possession if ball not inbounded).

Coaches: Please Note CYO Recommendations for 3rd & 4th Grade:

This is an instructional level of play. Every player should have comparable playing time. Any parish wishing to enter a 4th grade team into a competitive play situation should move them up to the fifth grade level. Create a FUN atmosphere for the players. Do not get caught up in the diehard win/loss atmosphere. Be positive. Players will make mistakes. As their coach, recognize that they have limitations. Encourage learning from these mistakes and give praise when new or difficult skills have been mastered. Constructive criticism may be made to players when the ball is dead.

Unnecessary roughness cannot be tolerated and officials WILL call fouls. Violations, such as traveling, palming, three seconds, etc. will be called loosely. This level of play can be more difficult to officiate than upper grades due to the lack of body control and skill development of the players. Emphasis must be on game control.

leagues, game scores will

 

5th Grade Basketball Modifications

 10 Game Season, plus playoffs

One official assigned to each game.

Game ball Circumference: Girls: 27.75 to 28.5 inches; Boys 28.5 – 29.0 inches

10-second backcourt rule in effect. (Girls & Boys) Free throw line 3 feet in front of regulation foul line Four 7 minute quarters

One 3 minute Overtime (OT) played to completion. If score still tied after the first overtime, additional overtime period(s) of 2 minutes. All Overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting.

Playoffs/Championships: Will play as many full overtimes (3 minutes) as needed until a victor is declared. All overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting.

Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second per game (may be carried over to overtime).

One full time out in initial overtime period; No time outs in additional overtimes, but unused Time Outs can be carried over

Defensive Coverage: Pressing in the back court is not permitted at any time. Any defense may be employed inside the 3 point line (top of key if no 3 point line). Between the half court line and the 3 point line, only man-to-man defense is allowed. No double teaming of any player is allowed in this area of the court anytime regardless of the score. Front court change of possession forces the team now on defense to drop back to the half court line. Violations are administered as a turnover.

Violations result in warning(s), then technicals. This is a judgment call.

Anytime that play stops in the last minute of the game in both the fourth quarter and overtime(s), (including a made basket) the clock will NOT re-start until the ball has crossed the center court line. The ten-second rule is still in effect.

• If the Offensive Team inbounds the ball on their offensive side, the clock will start when it is touched by an offense (or defensive) player.

• In the last minute of play and in last minute of play in regulation or overtime IF there is a change of possession without an inbound play or made basket, the clock will continue to run. (Clock does not stop in a change of possession if ball not inbounded).

6th Grade Basketball Modifications

12 Game Season, plus playoffs

Two officials assigned each game (if one official on a two official game- fee is fee and a half)

Game ball Circumference Girls: 27.75 to 28.5 inches; Boys: 28.5 to 29.0 inches

10-second backcourt rule in effect. (Girls & Boys)

Regulation foul line

Four 7 minute quarters

One 3 minute Overtime (OT) played to completion. If score still tied after the first overtime, additional overtime period(s) of 2 minutes). All Overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting

Playoffs/Championships will play as many full overtimes (3 minutes) as needed until a victor is declared. All overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting.

Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second per game (may be carried over to overtime).

One full time out in initial overtime period; No time outs in additional overtimes, but unused Time Outs can be carried over.

Girls Basketball ONLY: The clock will stop on a made basket in the last minute of play in both the fourth quarter and overtime(s)

  

7th GRADE Basketball Modifications

 12 Game Season, plus playoffs

Two officials assigned each game (if one official on a two official game- fee is fee and a half)

Game ball circumference Girls: 28.5 to 29.0 inches; Boys 29.5-30.0 inches

10-second backcourt rule in effect. (Girls & Boys)

Four 8 minute quarters

One 4 minute Overtime (OT) played to completion. If score still tied after the first overtime, additional overtime period(s) of 2 minutes). All Overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting

Playoffs/Championships play as many full overtimes (4 minutes) as needed until a victor is declared. All overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting.

Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second per game (may be carried over to overtime).

One full time out in initial overtime period; No time outs in additional overtimes, but unused Time Outs can be carried over

Girls Basketball ONLY: The clock will stop on a made basket in the last minute of play in both the fourth quarter and overtime(s)

8th GRADE Basketball Modifications

12 Game Season, plus playoffs

Two officials assigned each game (if one official on a two official game- fee is fee and a half)

Game ball circumference: Girls: 28.5-29.0 inches; Boys: 29.5-30.0

10-second backcourt rule in effect. (Girls & Boys)

8th Grade may play using the 3 Point Rule as long as court is marked for 3 point shot.

Four 8 minute quarters

One 4 minute Overtime (OT) played to completion. If score still tied after the first overtime, additional overtime period(s) of 2 minutes). All Overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting

Playoffs / Championships play as many full overtimes (4 minutes) as needed until a victor is declared. All overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting

One full time out in initial overtime period; No time outs in additional overtimes, but unused Time Outs can be carried over

Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second per game (may be carried over to overtime).

Girls Basketball ONLY: The clock will stop on a made basket in the last minute of play in both the fourth quarter and overtime(s)

 

High School (9/10) / (11/12) Fall Basketball Modifications

Girls: 10 Game Season, plus playoffs - Boys Fall: 10 Game Season, plus playoffs

Two officials assigned each game (if one official on a two official game- fee is fee and a half)

Game ball circumference: (Girls) 28.5-29.0 (Boys) 29.5-30.0

10-second backcourt rule in effect. (Girls & Boys)

Four 8 minute quarters

One 4 minute Overtime (OT) played to completion. If score still tied after the first overtime, additional overtime period(s) of 2 minutes). All Overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting

Playoffs/Championships play as many full overtimes (4 minutes) as needed until a victor is declared. All overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting.

Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second per game (may be carried over to overtime).

One full time out in initial overtime period; No time outs in additional overtimes, but unused Time Outs can be carried over

High School may play using 3 Point Rule as long as court is marked for 3 point shot.

Top 2 teams in each league qualify for playoffs (Boys / Girls HS Fall)

High School (9/10) / (11/12) Winter Boys Basketball Modifications

Boys High School Winter Non Scholastic: 10 Game Season, plus playoffs

NO HIGH SCHOOL (SCHOLASTIC) players are permitted to participate in this league. (Amateurs Only) Two officials assigned each game (if one official on a two official game- fee is fee and a half)

Game ball circumference: Boys: 29.5-30.0

10-second backcourt rule in effect.

Four 8 minute quarters

One 4 minute Overtime (OT) played to completion. If score still tied after the first overtime, additional overtime period(s) of 2 minutes). All Overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting

Playoffs/Championships play as many full overtimes (4 minutes) as needed until a victor is declared. All overtime(s) MUST begin with a Jump Ball & the time clock starting.

Time Outs: (3) Full (60 seconds) & (2) 30 second per game (may be carried over to overtime).

One full time out in initial overtime period; No time outs in additional overtimes, but unused Time Outs can be carried over

High School may play using 3 Point Rule as long as court is marked for 3 point shot.

Top 2 teams in each league qualify for playoffs

NOTE: For ALL CYO High School Programs: TYRO (9th & 10th Grade Teams) SENIOR (11 & 12 Grade Teams)